Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission: Winter Utility Assistance

An annually reviewed winter programme that pays utility bills in the veteran's or spouse's name when household income falls below the guidelines, liquid assets are $25,000 or less, and the household has applied for HEAP, the Ohio Energy Credit and the Home Weatherization Program.

Also called: winter utility, utility assistance, HEAP, home weatherization, Ohio Energy Credit, gas, electric.

For: Veteran or service member, spouse.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Mahoning County, OHCounty

Beside its weekly financial assistance, the Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission runs a winter utility assistance programme reviewed each year. To qualify, the household income must fall below the programme's guidelines and liquid assets may not exceed $25,000; the utility bills must be in the name of the veteran or the veteran's spouse; and the applicant must apply for HEAP, the Ohio Energy Credit and the Home Weatherization Program first. The commission does not publish the income guidelines or the amount paid; call 330-740-2450 and ask the service officer.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission: Winter Utility Assistance
Gate	Rule
Winter guidelines, $25,000 of liquid assets, and the energy programmes first	Household income below the programme guidelines (not published) and liquid assets of $25,000 or less; bills in the veteran's or spouse's name; HEAP, Ohio Energy Credit and Home Weatherization applications required.

Sources

Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission, winter utility assistanceOfficial

Updated

Last updated 2026-10-05.

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